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Arsenal are ready to sanction Gabriel Jesus exit as AC Milan lead the race
Arsenal are ready to let Gabriel Jesus leave the club this summer, with AC Milan leading the charge for the Brazilian striker, according to Sports Boom. The Gunners are flying right now, sitting six points clear at the top of the Premier League and closing in on a historic Champions League final after their massive semi-final first-leg win over Atletico Madrid. Even so, planning for next season is already in motion, and Mikel Arteta has reportedly told Jesus he can find a new club before the 2026/27 campaign kicks off.
Jesus, a £50 million signing from Manchester City in 2022, has seen his time at the Emirates hampered by a string of frustrating injuries. With Kai Havertz and new arrival Viktor Gyokeres now firmly established as the main men up top, the 29-year-old has found himself stuck on the sidelines.
AC Milan, with Max Allegri back in charge, have made him their top target and are banking on the lure of Champions League football to get the deal over the line. Newcastle United are also in contention, hoping to keep him in the Premier League as they prepare for life after Yoane Wissa.
With Jesus under contract until 2027, Arsenal still have plenty of breathing room to negotiate a solid fee.
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Does a move to Milan actually make sense for Jesus at this stage of his career?
Honestly, this feels like a move that works for everyone, even if it’s a tough pill for the player to swallow. Jesus is a class forward whose movement and work rate are still top-tier, but his injury record is hard to ignore. He has rarely managed to stay fit for a long stretch during his four years in North London, and those fitness concerns won’t just disappear. Milan get a proven winner for a reasonable price, while Arsenal trim the wage bill and open up a spot in the squad. Newcastle might be tempting, but without European football on offer, Milan looks like the smarter bet for both the club and the player.
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